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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,949.95, 1,337,547.63 and 359,327.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,949.95, 1,337,547.63 and 359,327.97 is: 538,839.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,949.95 : 1,337,547.63 = 359,327.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,949.95/1,337,547.63 = 359,327.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,949.95x = 1,337,547.63 × 359,327.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,949.95x = 480,618,274,666.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,618,274,666.21/891,949.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,839.96

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